Members Dean Calin, Christie Dalby, Gina Dalby, Jon Krivitzky and David Yondorf have traveled across the US and Europe together, bringing their inimitable style of music to music and maritime festivals and other venues.
Bounding Main has produced four CDs, all well received internationally. Their music is sold through Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, CD Baby, Last.fm and other music distribution channels.
health to the company
Bounding Main Lyrics
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Come lift up your voices in with mine
Come lift up your voices, all grief to refrain
For we may or might never all meet here again
So here's a health to the company and one to my lass
Let's drink and be merry all out of one glass
Let's drink and be merry, all grief to refrain
Here's a health to the wee lass that I love so well
For style and for beauty there's none can excel
There's a smile on her countenance as she sits upon my knee
There is no man in this wide world as happy as me
So here's a health to the company and one to my lass
Let's drink and be merry all out of one glass
Let's drink and be merry, all grief to refrain
For we may or might never all meet here again
Our ship lies at anchor, she is ready to dock
I wish her safe landing without any shock
And if ever I should meet you by land or by sea
I will always remember your kindness to me
So here's a health to the company and one to my lass
Let's drink and be merry all out of one glass
Let's drink and be merry, all grief to refrain
For we may or might never all meet here again
The song "Health to the Company" by Bounding Main is a traditional Irish drinking song that celebrates the joy of friendship and companionship. The song suggests that life is fleeting and so we should cherish every moment we spend with our loved ones. The first verse is an invitation to everyone to come together and share a moment of joy and celebration. The repetition of "Come lift up your voices" serves to increase the sense of unity and togetherness among the group.
The chorus "Here's a health to the company and one to my lass/Let's drink and be merry all out of one glass/Let's drink and be merry, all grief to refrain/For we may or might never all meet here again" is a call to enjoy the simple pleasures of life and to enjoy it with those who matter most. The verse that follows praises the singer's "wee lass" and the love that they share, showcasing the importance of cherishing those closest to our hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
Kind friends and companions, come join me in rhyme
Hey everyone, let's sing together and make some music!
Come lift up your voices in with mine
Sing along with me and let's have some fun!
Come lift up your voices, all grief to refrain
Sing your heart out and forget about all your worries!
For we may or might never all meet here again
Let's cherish this moment because we might not have another chance to be together like this.
So here's a health to the company and one to my lass
Cheers to all of us being here together, and to the special person I love!
Let's drink and be merry all out of one glass
Let's enjoy each other's company and celebrate life together!
Here's a health to the wee lass that I love so well
A toast to the little lady I adore so much!
For style and for beauty there's none can excel
She's the most stylish and most beautiful person in my eyes, no one else can match her.
There's a smile on her countenance as she sits upon my knee
She sits on my lap with a smile on her face, making me the happiest man in the world.
There is no man in this wide world as happy as me
I feel so lucky to have her in my life and love-making her smile so much is a thing I'm happiest about.
Our ship lies at anchor, she is ready to dock
Our journey is coming to an end soon, we need to prepare ourselves for it.
I wish her safe landing without any shock
I hope we all get to the end of the journey safe and sound.
And if ever I should meet you by land or by sea
If we ever meet again somewhere in this world, in any circumstances,
I will always remember your kindness to me
I will never forget the love and companionship we shared.
Contributed by Taylor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.